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Columbus Aviators coach, ex-NFL player Ted Ginn Jr. arrested, charged for DUI in Texas
TL;DR
Ted Ginn Jr., head coach of the Columbus Aviators and former NFL player, was arrested for DUI in Texas. He was released on a $1,000 bond, and offensive coordinator Todd Haley will serve as interim head coach for the upcoming game.
Columbus Aviators coach, ex-NFL player Ted Ginn Jr. arrested, charged for DUI in Texas
Ted Ginn Jr., the head coach of UFL’s Columbus Aviators and a former first-round NFL Draft pick, has been arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated in Texas, according to records from the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.
Ginn was arrested by police in Euless, which sits between Fort Wayne and Dallas, at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, per ABC 6. He was reportedly released on $1,000 bond.
The Aviators are set to play at the Dallas Renegades on Sunday afternoon. In a statement, the team said offensive coordinator and former NFL head coach Todd Haley will step in as interim head coach for that game.
“We are aware of an incident involving Head Coach Ted Ginn Jr. over the weekend and are in the process of gathering more information,” the team said, via The Hockey News Columbus.
Ginn, a former receiver at Ohio State who played for several NFL teams after being drafted ninth overall by the Miami Dolphins in 2007, was hired as the Aviators’ head coach in December. Ginn, who turns 41 on Sunday, announced his retirement from the NFL in 2021.
Columbus is 0-2 this season.
Q&A
What charges did Ted Ginn Jr. face after his arrest in Texas?
Ted Ginn Jr. was charged with driving while intoxicated (DUI) following his arrest in Texas.
Who will coach the Columbus Aviators after Ted Ginn Jr.'s DUI arrest?
Offensive coordinator Todd Haley will take over as interim head coach for the Columbus Aviators' next game.
When and where was Ted Ginn Jr. arrested for DUI?
Ted Ginn Jr. was arrested for DUI in Euless, Texas, at around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
